Paralyzed Veterans Of America
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $395.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 10/1955
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 39-1393216
Organization Overview
Paralyzed Veterans Of America is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1955. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Paralyzed Veterans Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Paralyzed Veterans Of America generated $395.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $478.1k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA - WISCONSIN CHAPTER (PVA-WI) WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VETERANS, IN OUR STATE, LIVING WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY OR DISEASE, INCLUDING THOSE WITH MS AND ALS. OUR WORK IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION: COORDINATE, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES RUN THROUGH THE ZABLOCKI VA MEDICAL CENTER. ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES; AN ANNUAL EVENT CONSISTING OF 19 DIFFERENT SPORTS AT A VARIETY OF ADAPTIVE LEVELS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE. THE VA STAFF SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS IN TRAVELING TO AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS MULTI-DAY EVENT. SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN WINTER AND SUMMER SPORTS CLINICS. THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS A ROBUST SHOOTINGS SPORTS PROGRAM INCLUDING AIR RIFLE, TRAP AND LIVE BIRD HUNTS. THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS A WHEELCHAIR LACROSSE TEAM THAT TRAVELS AROUND THE STATE AS WELL AS OTHER EVENTS. MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE PROGRAM: PVA BENEFIT SPECIALISTS MAKE SURE THAT VETS UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THEM AND CAN SERVE AS THEIR VOICE IN THE OFTEN COMPLICATED PROCESS. THE HOSPITAL LIAISON PROGRAM ENSURES THAT OUR VETERANS HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR QUALITY OF CARE AND THE FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CHAPTER HOLDS AN ANNUAL BANQUET, PIZZA PARTIES, A CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND OTHER EVENTS. THROUGH THE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM MEMBERS CAN BE REIMBURSED UP TO $50 TWO TIMES PER YEAR, TO PARTICIPATE IN ENTERTAINMENT LIKE A MOVIE, DINNER OUT, A PLAY OR OTHER PERFORMANCE. MEMBERS MAY APPLY FOR A HARDSHIP GRANT OF UP TO $400 TO HELP IN DIFFICULT TIMES. COMMUNICATION PROGRAM: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT SPINAL CORD INJURY, DISEASE, MS AND ALS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING AND WHEN OTHERS UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF THOSE CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR THEY SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THIS EDUCATION IS DONE THROUGH PRESENTATIONS, BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS, DEMONSTRATIONS, OUR RECENTLY REDESIGNED QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE, A FACEBOOK PAGE, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE LIAISON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Ness Presidentnational Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Griffith Treasurer Govt Relations Di | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Todd Drazy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Rosenberg President Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derrick Trentin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Troy Kurczek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $194,926 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $421,844 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $616,770 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | -$228,694 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $395,025 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $32,115 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $93,447 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,295 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,242 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,576 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,675 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $70,409 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,205 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $129,787 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $798 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $478,085 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,635 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $775 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,249,652 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,316,062 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,471 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,471 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,311,591 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,316,062 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Paralyzed Veterans Of America has recieved totaling $59,086.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Only In Wisconsin Giving Inc New Glarus, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE | $15,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $8,594 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,222 |
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2 Scotts Valley, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Arnold And Lois Domer Foundation Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: ADAPTIVE PICNIC TABLE & WINTER SPORT CLINIC SCHOLARSHIPS. | $2,700 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Legion Park Rapids, MN | $825,850 | $4,270,979 |
American Legion Lansing, MI | $6,617,226 | $3,234,715 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
Michigan Veterans Foundation Inc Detroit, MI | $12,857,454 | $2,381,059 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $3,020,634 | $1,962,824 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Veterans Education And Research Association Of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | $5,729,968 | $2,127,500 |
Disabled American Veterans Saint Paul, MN | $2,007,600 | $2,057,727 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota Savage, MN | $1,880,038 | $1,395,935 |
Disabled American Veterans Fraser, MI | $2,133,889 | $1,392,365 |